Protection Orders
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A Guide to Restraining Orders
A comprehensive guide for survivors of domestic violence on getting an order of protection | Many survivors of domestic violence choose to get a restraining order, or ... read more
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An Order of Protection Should Mean No Guns
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act would close a deadly loophole | The most dangerous time for a domestic violence survivor is when they decide to ... read more
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When You Can't Collect Evidence
Court cases against abusers are bolstered by evidence from survivors—but what if it’s not safe for you to collect any? | Ask any survivor, advocate or attorney: Findin... read more
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How to Get a Protection Order Served on an Abuser
Having a judge grant you a protection order is only half the battle | “Just get a restraining order.” Most advice to survivors of domestic violence for getting an ord... read more
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Will My Abuser Retaliate?
Whether or not you should expect violence to escalate after seeking a protection order | Domestic violence survivors seek personal protection orders (PPOs) to help ... read more
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Ask Amanda: Restraining versus Protection Orders
What to do if a court denies your request for an order | Q: What is the difference between a restraining order and an order of protection? And what do you do if you’re... read more
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Protecting Protection Orders
Another source helps to ensure protection orders are recognized | As soon as this story is posted on DomesticShelters.org and its social channels, we know what will... read more
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Representing Yourself in Court
How to prepare for your permanent protection order hearing | If you’re planning to go to court to secure a permanent order of protection against your batterer, the ... read more
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Can I Get a Protection Order if I'm Under 18?
How to get one varies state-to-state, but the bottom line is yes, you can | No age group is immune to domestic violence. In fact, teens and young women ages 16-24 a... read more
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FAQs About Protection Orders
Breaking down the basics | Whether it’s called an order of protection, protection order or restraining order, each state offers some version as a means of protectio... read more
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What Happens When Someone Violates a Court Order?
What you can expect to happen if your batterer breaks a restraining order | Ideally, an order of protection—commonly referred to as a restraining order—would keep a... read more
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Do Protective Orders Work in Rural Areas?
Study examines effectiveness of protective orders in urban and rural settings | Domestic violence happens everywhere—in single-family homes and apartments, in the n... read more
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What to Do If an Abuser Violates a Personal Protection Order
3 steps you need to take | Personal protection orders are important documents that can help protect you and your family. Unfortunately, they’re not always adhered t... read more
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Many Survivors Fearful to File Restraining Orders
Debate continues as to whether or not they’re too easy, or too difficult, to obtain | “It’s just a piece of paper.” Many survivors of domestic violence are still unde... read more
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Steps to Safety After a PPO
When it's time to escape, make sure to have a plan | About 20% of abuse victims file for a personal protection order, or PPO, according to the Centers for Disea... read more
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